BIG BATCH VEGETABLE SOUP

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This basic soup can be made with any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables, so it will taste a little different each time you make it. It can be easily doubled or tripled. i got this recipe from Martha's Everyday Food cookbooks - very tasty.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped (whites only) or 2 cups leeks, thinly sliced (whites only)
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
coarse salt and pepper
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 cups mixed assorted fresh vegetables (such as carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, potatoes, and zucchini, cut larger veggies int) or 8 cups frozen vegetables (such as carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, potatoes, and zucchini, cut larger veggies int)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions or leeks, celery and Italian Seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5-8 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups water to pot; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to pot, and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Let cool before storing.

Yiadom Nyantakyi
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This vegetable soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also very affordable to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal. I like to add a little bit of shredded cheese to the soup for extra flavor.


Linda Chanakira
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and packed with vegetables. I love that it's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Kygo Thunder
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This is a delicious and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves vegetable soup.


Military Base
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very affordable to make, which is a bonus. I like to add a little bit of shredded chicken or tofu to the soup for extra protein.


ZOUITEN
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this vegetable soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the barley, which gave the soup a nice chewy texture.


Sbsje Wheie
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This is the best vegetable soup I've ever had. The flavor is amazing and it's so hearty and filling. I love that it's packed with vegetables, too. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Bidan debnath
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This vegetable soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a healthy and delicious meal. I often make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Grace Rukundo
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and cumin to give it a more flavorful taste.


Jemila Karim
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had a bunch of random veggies in my fridge that needed to be used up, so I threw them all in this soup and it turned out great. The soup is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Emerson Amaro
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This vegetable soup was fantastic! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The soup was flavorful, hearty, and packed with vegetables. I especially loved the addition of the barley, which gave the soup a nice chewy texture.